The Tennessean: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s proposed school choice expansion increases freedom of education
December 12, 2023
By Tom Newell, Vice President, yes. every kid. Education has the power to change lives. But education should not be a one-size-fits-all system. Every kid learns differently, and no one understands the unique learning needs of kids better than their families. That is why families, not the government, should be empowered with decision-making authority over their children's education. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is listening to parents’ call for more options. On Tuesday, he announced the Education Freedom Scholarship Act to empower thousands of Tennessee families to customize an education that meets their children's individualized needs. Read more at Tennessean.com.
New report examines state-by-state policy on flexible access to public schools
July 10, 2023
Imagine a world where public schools are as flexibly accessible as other public services, an institution which does not discriminate on the basis of ZIP code, race, gender, or family income. Today, only 24 states explicitly outline a policy for nonpublic students to access classes and/or clubs offered by their public schools, while only 15 states make it mandatory for school districts to participate. Ten states treat access to a public school as a right for all students regardless of where they attend school on a full-time basis. The Bottom Line: All students should be empowered to attend public schools…
Unleashing the Power of Opportunity: The Utah Fits All Scholarship
February 14, 2023
On Thursday, Jan. 26, Gov. Spencer Cox signed HB 215, establishing the Utah Fits All Scholarship, a landmark universal education savings account (ESA) program that provides scholarships for 5,000 students. This is a major step towards empowering families in their right to educational freedom. Through the scholarship program, families can spend scholarship funds to support their kids’ various educational expenses, including private school tuition, homeschool curriculum, supplies, therapies, and necessary technology. Education policy analyst Jon England from the Libertas Institute, the Utah-based think-tank that authored the bill, recognizes the importance of the scholarship in providing families with educational freedom. According to…
